Obituary of Harvey Quinn

The family of Harvey Quinn, beloved husband of Doris, sadly announce his passing on Thursday, February 9, 2023. He was 92 years of age. A Visitation for Family and Friends will be held on Friday, February 17th between 6:00-7:00pm in the Chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton. The Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, February 18th at 1:00pm from St. Andrew's United Church with Rev. Jen Dresser officiating. Those wishing to support the family virtually may do so by clicking the livestream link below any time after 12:45pm on Saturday: *link will be available soon* The interment will follow in the Yorkton City Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew's United Church Memorial Fund or the Yorkton Regional Health Centre for Palliative Care as gifts of remembrance. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton. Harvey Robert Quinn was born on September 22, 1930 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, the youngest and third child to Robert and Agnes (nee Boyle) Quinn. Harvey lived his entire life in Yorkton. He attended Simpson School and then Yorkton Collegiate Institute where he completed grade 11. Harvey worked a variety of jobs: soda jerk at the Boston Café and the order desk at Carter Plumbing and Evergreen Motors. He was best known for his time at the Greyhound Bus Depot. Harvey began working as a ticket agent on October 1, 1952. He served in this capacity until May 1957 when he became a partner in the Yorkton Commission Agency. Harvey and his partners sold the commission agency in September 1989 but he stayed on as an employee until March 24, 1993 when he retired after 40 ½ years of service. Harvey took great pride in the customer service he provided whether it was people travelling or the shipment of parcels. Harvey married Doris Savliuk on September 22, 1953, a date chosen by Harvey so he would never forget their anniversary. They raised a family of three children: Brenda, Bob and Debbie; and have 2 wonderful grandsons and 5 precious great grandchildren. Harvey loved listening to the radio, especially CBC, or various types of music. He enjoyed a good game of cribbage, reading and watching sports on TV. Harvey was predeceased by his parents Robert and Agnes Quinn; sister Edna (Jim) Richmond; brother Wilfred (Mickey) Quinn; son Bob Quinn; son-in-law Arnie Thiessen; mother and father-in-law Mary and John Savliuk; sister-in-law Virginia Savliuk; brothers-in-law Bill Savliuk and Ron Webber and niece Sheila Richmond. Harvey is survived by Doris, his wife of 69 years; daughter Brenda Thiessen and her sons Eric Thiessen (Krystle) and their daughters Claire, Charlotte and Kira; David Thiessen (Amy-Leigh) and their children Aria and Theodore; daughter Debbie Quinn; Bob’s chosen son Shilo Murphy; nieces Karen Schwabe, Laural Quinn and Kelly Quinn and cousin Carolann Louttit. He is also survived by sister-in-law Lillian Webber; sister-in-law Pearl Symington; brother-in-law Nick Savliuk; sister-in-law Elizabeth (Tom) Antony; sister-in-law Martha (Ron) Waddell; sister-in-law Arlene (Allan) Lucas as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Service Details. Visitation When: Friday, February 17th, 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm Location: Bailey's Funeral Home, Yorkton Address: 45 5th Ave. N. YORKTON, SK S3N 0Y9 Service When: Saturday, February 18th, 2023 1:00pm Location: St. Andrew's United Church Address: 29 Smith St. East YORKTON, SK S3N 0H3 Interment Location: Yorkton City Cemetery Address: King St. East YORKTON, SK Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Orders begin printing on February 23 Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Harvey Quinn September 22, 1930 - February 9, 2023 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book